4.2 di cruiser towing economy
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 16:16
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Rodda49
We're about to buy a 20 foot van GMV aprox 2,200 kg. and looking at tow vehicle options. I currently have a 2000 Pajero 2.8 TD intercooled. showing 200,000 K; not sure if it would be suitable for the job ??
We're wondering if it would be necessary to change vechicles. Can't afford a new truck so looking at reasonable milage SH like Prado or similar. Doing a lot of research and don't like the finnikie nature of these magic little new technology common rail diesels. Maybe a cruiser with a 4.2 turbo diesel would be the go. being fuel conscious I'm looking for any genuing reports from those towing vans with turbo 4.2's Any advice would be appreciated.
Regards.
Rodda 49
Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:02
Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:02
I'll start it off
2005td 100ser 5sp auto fully legally l;oaded
Van 2853kg
Done 44,000k this year on trip
Av fuel consumption 5.7kpl or if you want it this way 17l per 100km
I normally travel at 85-90kph and ALWAYS in 4th gear ALWAYS
did a bit of O/d in early part and consumption really didnt alter
One like
mine with under 100,000k would probably cost you around $50,000-$60.000 at present.
If you buy a Prado the first thing you should do is get rid of factory towbar and put a HR one on it.
Reason as shown in earlier Thread on here is the cast part of it can and did snap off and only a lightish van as
well.
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Reply By: Member - Kevin J (Sunshine Coa - Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:36
Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:36
Rodda 49,
Same again. 2005 4.2 Auto with 18' Off Road. Travel at about 2100RPM which most times holds about 95kph.
On reasonable blacktop we seem to get betwen 17 and 18 lp100km. When we hit the dirt and the speed drops we get a little better. Without the van and doing normal around town stuff - the cruiser is our only vehicle - the average is 12.3lper100km. Has held that for most of the 80000km done so far.
We had a petrol Pajero NM for our camper unit and there is no way I would have entertained keeping it on for the van.
Kevin J
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Reply By: Rodda49 - Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:39
Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:39
Thanks for the reply Graham. It seems to me that the new high tech smaller diesels aren't much more fuel efficient than the Cruiser. add to that the touchieness and huge expense of repairs. a Bloke might be better off over all with a cruiser??
I'm even wondering wether to stick to the Pajero??
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Reply By: Rodda49 - Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:42
Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:42
Thanks for that too Kevin. Why NO WAY for the Pajero wether petrol or diesel. What does the 18' off roader weigh ready to go??
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:55
Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:55
It says 2200kg GVM in the original post.
The Pajero would tow it I guess if you want to save money.
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:58
Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 18:58
Actually for a 20ft van 2200 ATM seems very light A lot have a Tare of that
Make sure you check the plate for ATM which is what matters
Also Ball weight for use with Pajeros.
Cruisers can take up to 350kg in later models.
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 19:26
Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 19:26
I get 17-18L/100km (under ideal cruising conditions) - 100 series 4.2TD GXL manual - van is 2300kg TARE.
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Follow Up By: Member - Barry (NT) - Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 21:45
Sunday, Jan 03, 2010 at 21:45
4.2 TD diesel 79 series manual
truck is 3.5 tonne (MVR approved) and van is 3 tonne ATM so we are 6.5 tonne all up
just come back
Ceduna to Pt Lincoln 80-85 km all the way 42deg C - 17l / 100km.
this is very good for the temp on the day.
up and down hills we increase usage to 20l / 100km generally
we are not in a hurry and use OD on dead level (no wind) and down grades (obviously not steep)
4.2 TD is old technology but reliable
cheers Baz
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